diff --git a/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/gui/scalefigure/RocketPanel.java b/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/gui/scalefigure/RocketPanel.java
index f3326d7e1..70e9928e8 100644
--- a/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/gui/scalefigure/RocketPanel.java
+++ b/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/gui/scalefigure/RocketPanel.java
@@ -297,6 +297,7 @@ public class RocketPanel extends JPanel implements TreeSelectionListener, Change
 					go3D();
 				} else {
 					figure.setType(v.type);
+					updateExtras(); // when switching from side view to back view, need to clear CP & CG markers
 					go2D();
 				}
 			}